Knock out your next move with ease. The trick is in the packing. If you can strategize ahead of time and organize accordingly, you can save yourself months and months of digging through boxes.
Below, we've outlined some of our favorite packing hacks. Feel free to take notes!
Expert Moving Tips
Put your jewelry pieces in egg cartons:
Separating your pieces of jewelry in the indents of an egg carton will help prevent them from getting tangled.
Use tape to prevent shards of glass from a broken mirror:
Tape a large X over mirrors, this will help keep pieces of broken glass together if a mirror gets shattered in transit.
Protect your mattress in transit:
Place a fitted sheet on both sides of the mattress to help protect it during the move.
Pack heavy items in suitcases:
Heavy items will be easier to move in rolling suitcases rather than boxes that have to be carried.
Label everything:
No matter how obvious you think it may be, clearly labeling all boxes will help ease the unpacking process.
Pack an overnight bag containing all your essentials:
Chances are, you’ll be too tired to unpack your things right away. You’ll want to have easy access to these essential items.
Wrap your breakables:
Wrap dishes, glasses, etc. in clothing to save on bubble wrap.
Take a photo of how your electronics are connected:
This way you can remember how and where all the wires go. This will make setting up at your new residence much faster and easier.
Remember to defrost your refrigerator:
Do this at least a day before moving. Be sure to wipe up any liquid.
Keep sandwich bags handy for holding any small parts:
Tape the sandwich bags to the back of the item they correspond to.
Pack the items you will need first in a clear plastic bin:
The clear bin allows you to see inside; it also separates itself from the myriad of cardboard boxes.
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